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Reviews of Naledi Lodges

Oliphants West Gate, R40 , 1380 Balule Game Reserve, South Africa

#5 of 13 hotels in Balule Game Reserve

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Review score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Awesome game drivers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge is really comfortable but the best part is the people who work there. The staff is really kind and they managed to give us the best experience, the food was great. It was our first Safari in a game reserve and we saw the big 5 and so much more. The guides are awesome, Sydwell and Vuyani! Thank you

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything ecvept getting up early,but it is well worth iy

    We had an amzing stay. The experience was very personalised staff very attentive and welcoming. The rangers were very well trained.Thegame drives are a true adventure, tracking down the big 5!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Absolutely fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints at all - we hope to return some day!

    Absolutely fantastic stay at Naledi lodge - a trip that will be remembered for years to come! We loved the morning and evening safari drives and were lucky to see all of the big five including lion cubs and a pair of leopards. Our safari guides Sid and Vuyani went above and beyond every day to ensure we saw as much as possible and were extremely friendly too. We were also very impressed by the high quality of the food at breakfast, lunch and dinner and the amazing service of Naledi staff. Special shout out to Sam the chef, Angel, Lotta and Marise who did everything they could for us and more. They were extremely kind and thoughtful - on our final day it was my birthday and they gave me a lovely gift of a Naledi mug and Amarula which made my day.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Naledi Bush Lodge shines brightly as the best safari experience ever (and we’ve had six others in 3 countries for compar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The meals were arranged beautifully and so delicious! Our guides were so professional and courteous and curtailed each drive to our interests. The staff felt like friends after 3 days; I wish we could have extended our stay much longer.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing safari drives, impeccable service and true luxury. Saw the Big 5 on the first drive, but the true difference from Krueger is the possibility to drive off-road thus get very close to the animals, be it rhino's or lions

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    10
    Such a wonderfull experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    The perfect first safari adventure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our only disappointment (and this is small) is that our two bedroom suite didn’t connect internally so to speak or share things with our family requires going outside to get to them.

    Small lodge with individual rooms looking out into the bush, a variety of seating and relaxing areas, 4 different locations to enjoy meals, fabulous chef, safari drivers and guides were knowledgeable and eager to find a variety of animals, drinks out in the bush morning & night. A beautifully designed and authentic lodge.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    10
    Top-notch hospitality, meals, and safari guides.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything about it was amazing.

    I stayed there for three nights with my husband for our honeymoon. We were blown away by their hospitality, delicious meals, and extremely knowledgeable safari guides. We saw the big 5 and more. Kjell would quickly respond to my emails, and even organized to have the staff set up our room with rose petals, champagne, and a private dinner one night for our honeymoon. Lastly, the food made by a private chef and included many three course meals. I definitely recommend staying there.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    A perfect way to experience our first safari!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were exceptional. The food is really tasty ( the breakfasts after the morning game drive were always very welcome!). The game drives were amazing. We saw everything we had hoped to see. Excellent and Oupa, our tracker and guide were so knowledgeable and skilled, they made every drive an adventure. Our room was comfortable, but we did not spend much time in the room!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we didn't stay longer.

    Wonderful from the beginning until the end. Staff were amazing, they go over and above. Game drives were awesome. Food was plentiful and delicious.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My daughter is a pescatarian and they were great about accommodating her. My husband and I don't eat much red meat or meat at all for breakfast but we did not mention this ahead of time. After a day, we learned to ask about alternative menu options, but it would have been nice if we had known that we had some of these options up front. A new group of guests looked jealously at our salmon that we requested the last day because they had only been asked if they wanted pork loin.

    Fabulous stay from beginning to end. Staff bent over backwards trying to make us comfortable. We especially loved our guides Oupa and Excellent who were funny, knowledgeable, and always in a good mood. They also were great trackers and educated us about tracking during game drives and the bush walk. The property is lovely as well and has lots of lapas for game viewing and privacy. We saw 4 out of the big 5 including lots of lions, several leopards, and 3 rhinos on our 5 game drives. The food is great and you feel like you never stop eating.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    10
    I will remember this visit forever.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Extraordinary value for a safari venue. Our room was spectacular and extremely private. We went on two safaris per day, one early in the morning, one late afternoon, 3 hours each. We saw more wildlife close up than I ever expected.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    10
    100% recommend to everyone visiting Kruger
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    privat Location, Great staff - always friendly and we had so much fun with the two rangers during our game drive

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    10
    Beautiful Safari Vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Staff is amazing, they do what they can to make this the perfect holiday for you. We had the apartment with a private pool viewing towards the park, it was huge, well equipped and very clean. The day starts at 5 AM with waking up, first Game drive roughly from 5:30 til 8:30, breakfast at 9:00. Then you can have a bush walk or go to a hide&view place or just relax. At 14:30 lunch is served. 16:30 the evening game drive starts and you are back for dinner at 21:00. (This was in March, schedule changes based on sunrise/set) The food was excellent and plenty to eat. The game drives were the absolute highlight, we saw the big 5 and many more animals in just two days. The price is definitely great for what you are getting and also fair compared to other Lodges. We 100% staying at Naledi!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    If we have to say something, the lunch which was sometimes light. But not a big deal

    We had a wonderful stay, thanks to the staff, very considerate, the safaris that were amazing. It was such a pleasure to go twice a day for these game drives with the best guides. The room was very beautiful and well decorated. And very good food. I recommend 100%

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2022

    10
    Paradise in the bush
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    EVERYTHING Naledi is a little paradise ! Everything is amazing, the people, the food, the place, the fact that we have lunch and dinner in different places, the animals you can see from the lodge, and I obviously forget things … We highly recommand this amazing lodge. We had a wonderful time, thank you so much

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even if I really search there is nothing bad to say about this place...

    A perfect safari experience. Amazing staff who do everything to make the stay pleasant. Great meals. At our request, they provided us with kosher meat, which was very significant for us. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We visited Naledi for the second time and were absolutely thrilled again. The accommodation in the luxurious chalet "paperbark" was perfect and exactly as shown in the pictures. The fantastic service from the on-site staff was far exceeded our expectations: The morning and evening game drives with Oupa and Perfect were a great experience every time. We saw the Big Five several times and much more (even leopard cubs). But what made it special: the enthusiasm of the two for the nature - they obviously love their "job". The food was fantastic - we have rarely eaten so well on vacation. Thank you for the wonderful dinner around the campfire and lunch in the lookout in the bush! We will definitely come back and can only recommend a stay at Naledi to everyone!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2022

    10
    A gem. You simply must go!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Faultless.

    An outstanding property. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff, comfortable, small, quiet and immaculate. We ate like royalty and slept like logs!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2022

    10
    Magical place and trip we will never forget. Couldn’t recommend it any more!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Beautiful location, amazing people, superb food and hospitality and luxurious places to relax and watch the world and wildlife go by.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2022

    10
    superb place for safari game drives
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to not like

    Superb service, the best game drives we have had (and we have been to quite a few), fantastic food. would really really recommend to go to Naledi bushlodge.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2022

    10
    time of our life
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2022

    10
    A definite must for anyone keen to experience a bush or safari holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Chalet - Bushcamp
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location, food, staff, the whole experience was exceptional. Definitely met all our expectations of a weekend in the bush. We will be back in the not so distant future.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2021

    10
    Heaven in balule
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all was amazing

    We loved the place, we enjoyed a lot our stay. The lodge is amazing,details also and incredible Team. The game are amazing like the impalas ! :) Thanks again to Opa and Excellent for their professionnalism, sens of humour. Thanks also for all the Team, chef, manager, you have to go to that heaven..

    Stayed in November 2021

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